Donnie Iris Final Words Before his Death "Ah! Leah!" Singer Death Cause

Pittsburgh rock icon and "King of Cool" Donnie Iris has passed away at the age of 83. Known worldwide for his powerhouse vocals on timeless rock anthems like "Ah! Leah!" and "Love Is Like A Rock," Iris leaves behind a incredible five-decade legacy in music. ​In this tribute, we look back at Donnie Iris' remarkable journey—from earning a gold record in 1970 with The Jaggerz' "#1 hit "The Rapper," to forming Donnie Iris & The Cruisers with Mark Avsec, touring alongside rock giants like Journey, Bon Jovi, and Joan Jett, and his brave battle with cancer up through his final bow on stage in 2023. ​Rest in peace, Donnie Iris. Your music and energy will live on forever. ​#DonnieIris #AhLeah #KingOfCool #ClassicRock #PittsburghLegend #RestInPeace #MusicNews #TheJaggerz #RockHistory